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Eastbourne United win RUR Cup
Eastbourne United scored three times in extra time as they beat second division Rustington 4-1 in the Sussex RUR Cup final at Lancing. Sam Crabb missed a twice-taken penalty for the County League division one leaders in the first half.
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Ice cream van thefts in Sussex
A rogue ice cream van firm may be kitting itself out with stolen goods. Police are investigating links between thefts in Shoreham and Worthing where ice cream vans have been targeted. Equipment was taken from an ice cream van parked in Westbrooke, Worthing
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Heathfield post box stolen in truck raid
A post box has gone missing in the latest of a string of unusual thefts. When a postman arrived in Nettlesworth Lane in Vines Cross, near Heathfield, on Friday as part of his regular collection round, he discovered the pillar box had disappeared. Sussex
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Missing woman found safe
A missing pensioner has been found alive and well. The 77-year-old woman from Hove, who did not want to be named, was found by a member of the community in Eastern Terrace at around 6pm this evening. A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "It appears
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Having fun at the Whitehawk Youth Centre's Art Club
Here Michael, and Danielle explains why they enjoys the Art Club at Whitehawk Youth Centre. Michael: The club is a friendly and fun environment where I get the chance to try new things like clay tile painting. Being in a group of other people who
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That was the season that was
So the curtain fell on the BSP season with the sun blazing in the sky. We didn't sign out with a victory but we certainly ended our debut season with a points tally we only dreamt of back in August, and a league position to be more than proud of. With
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A degree of real success in Brighton
A traveller who did not go into a classroom until she was 22 has graduated from university. Roxy Freeman, of Whippingham Road, Brighton, said although she and her four sisters and brother never had a formal education, she had always been absorbed in
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Nofitstate Circus
The first Argus Angel of the year has been awarded to an outstanding act. Nofitstate Circus delivered a stunning display of contemporary circus skills from tightrope walking in high heels to a human trapeze in Tabu - My Fear And Yours. The promenade
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Brighton drama group just the job
A theatre company is using drama and digital technology to help the long-term unemployed. Brighton-based Rolemop Arts is teaching interview techniques and presentation skills using a system which mixes music, film, audio and drama. Gridio, developed
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Brighton gets its first Polish restaurant
A new restaurant has opened to replace a popular Brighton eaterie. Polish restaurant and bar Nasza has opened on the site of The Saint in St James's Street, Kemp Town. The Saint and nearby Love's fish restaurant closed earlier this year prompting fears
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Brighton bandstand's topping new look
Brighton's bandstand is sporting a look not seen for 125 years. Workers began fitting a copper roof to the Grade II Listed building this week. Brighton and Hove City Council believes the shiny covering, not seen since the bandstand opened in 1884, will
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Artwork brightens up empty Kemp Town buildings
Unused artworks are being used to brighten up boarded up and run down properties in Kemp Town. The first building to benefit from this is the Fitzherbert Centre in Upper Bedford Street, which has been boarded up since a blaze there in 2007. The idea
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Chris Difford, Duke of York's Picturehouse, Brighton, Apr 26
From rocker to punk to founding member of Squeeze, amiable singer-songwriter Chris Difford has inhabited numerous musical identities. He reminisced musically on a mellow journey through his family life and career. As families sank into the cinema’s
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Deadly dog disease hits Sussex
Vets are urging dog owners to have their pets vaccinated after an outbreak of a deadly animal disease in Sussex. The only way of protecting dogs from developing canine parvovirus is to immunise them against the disease. If it goes untreated
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Coldean Convenience Store Could Close
Coldean store's could close after serving under 18's. Shopkeeper Nasser Bandar who has run the shop for the last two years has decided to shut up shop after staff were caught selling to youngsters. Mr Bandar said nobody wants to sell alcohol
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Tease And Taste, The Parlure Spiegeltent, Old Steine, April 30
A bicycle percussionist and burlesque acts will be roaming the Old Steine garden tonight as the Parlure Spiegeltent opens its doors. The free Tease And Taste event launches the Festival Fringe’s 1930s-style travelling theatre and will feature
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Man crushed to death by digger
A man was crushed to death after a 13-ton digger rolled over him. Civil engineer Nathan Lawrence, 36, was building a community swimming pool at The Weald School in Billingshurst when he was killed by the heavy machinery. An inquest at
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Two Moulscoombe Play Area's Shortlisted For Upgrade
Two Moulsecoomb play area's have been included along with Twenty other city parks in a £1.1m project to upgrade and make the parks more adventurous. Over the next two years Hodshrove Wood and Woollards Field will both receive government funding
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Driver knifes man in Worthing road rage row
A man was left for dead after a road rage confrontation with another driver. Tamarro Troncone, 24, was knifed seven times in the horrific incident in Worthing. He was stabbed repeatedly in the back, arms and leg by Stephen Best.
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Moulsecoomb Fun Day
Moulsecoomb family fun day will be on May 16th,10am-5pm. The theme will be The Wild West, which will be supported by a shooting display. There will also be Line Dancing,Belly Dancing and live Bands throughout the day. There is loads of room
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Why Sussex crimefighters need to reorganise
A report released under the Freedom of Information Act has made damning comments about the ability of police to fight organised crime. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary reported there are 2,800 identified crime groups in the UK. But as the police’s ability
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Pictures of Brighton and Hove taken by bicycle
Forget Google's street view – a cyclist has been snapping unsuspecting residents with the help of his unique bicycle. Kevin Meredith's bright purple bike has a camera fitted to its handlebars which takes a picture every 60 seconds. Photographs
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Fans following Brighton and Hove Albion around the world
Fans from around the world are backing Albion's fight against relegation. The Seagulls will be followed by supporters from as far as Australia and Afghanistan as they battle for League One survival against Stockport on Saturday. Many at the Withdean
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Help us decide which photograph should be named picture of the week
This week's pictures include a breast feeding guru, a woman who runs a retirement home for cats, and teenagers rocking out. But which deserves the title Picture of the Week? Over to you. To vote, click on the picture gallery in the related links below
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Missing Sussex dog clocks up 100 miles
Black Labrador Jack is the living definition of a shaggy dog story. In the last two months the Horsham hound has had three names, three homes and travelled more than 100 miles. The two-year-old pet went missing from outside owner Beverley
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Prior in England squad
Sussex's Matt Prior is in the England squad for the first Test against West Indies at Lord's next week. Prior, 27, will make his 16th Test appearance at the start of a hectic international summer on the ground where he scored a hundred on his
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Getting someone to invest in your business
When you want to grow your business, you often need money. Maybe you need money to buy new stock, do some marketing, employ new staff, do some more things. The banks are reluctant to lend to you, because your balance sheet is looking a bit weak
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Hampshire v Sussex - Day 1
CLOSE: Hampshire 341-8 (96) Dawson 22 and Tomlinson 0. Play gets underway at 11am tomorrow although the forecast is for heavy rain. WICKET: Hampshire 321-8 (94) Second wicket for Wright as Tremlett fishes outside off stump and gives RHB a regulation
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The ODEON Film Quiz
Thats right folks. You heard it right. The ODEON Film quiz is back after a couple of months absence. The last Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Hosted by yours truly. The next event is Thurs 30th may at 6:30pm Just turn up at Starbucks cafe
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Pook considers Worthing future
Alan Pook revealed he is considering his future after Worthing lost in the Ryman division one south play-offs for a second successive year. The Rebels went down 1-0 away to Cray Wanderers with Jamie Wood scoring the only goal in first-half stoppage time
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Hove nurse "did not know what she was doing".
A senior nurse did not know what to do when a 100-year-old patient turned blue and started choking, a misconduct hearing was told . A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hearing was told that Edan Baksh, 62, instead left it to unqualified carers
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Kick for Cobblers is good news for Albion
Albion have been handed an extra get-out-of-jail card in their battle to beat the drop. Northampton are still in relegation trouble after losing their game in hand last night. The Cobblers were beaten 1-0 by third-placed MK Dons in their final home
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Tesco wins fight to sell drink in Brighton
Supermarket giant Tesco has won its legal battle to sell alcohol at its new store. Councillors had ordered the company to keep drink off the shelves when it opens its new Tesco Express in St James's Street, Brighton, in June. But their
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BBC billboard story revives interest in Brighton zombies
A BBC feature celebrating the local newspaper billboard has revived interest in a Zombie invasion of Brighton. A picture of our bill outside a newsagent which reads "Zombies take over city" is pictured prominently in the BBC Magazine feature
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Hampshire v Sussex LIVE
Follow all the action as Sussex take on Hampshire at the Rose Bowl in the County Championship. We will have regular updates on all four days here.
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Chef put into quarantine after swine flu fear on University of Sussex campus
A Mexican chef was put into quarantine after showing signs of the swine flu virus. Gabriel Gutierrez had recently returned to work at the Institute of Development Studies, based at the University of Sussex after a visit back home to Mexico
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Suter sensation as YM blow title bid
JOHN SUTER enjoyed one of the sweetest moments of his long managerial career after master-minding a result which has blown the County League title race wide open. In his last game in charge of already relegated Worthing United, Suter’s side
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Police search for man in Brighton arson inquiry
Police are trying to trace this man after an arson put lives at risk in a block of flats. The fire happened at about 2.30am on Wednesday April 1. A recycling box was set alight and started to burn the wall of Stroudley House in Stroudley Road, in the
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Man critically injured in Storrington crash
A man was critically injured when he was hit by a car near Storrington. He was walking with a woman on the A283 Storrington Road in Washington when the crash happened at about 10.10pm last night. He was hit by a Peugeot 406 travelling
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Albion warned to expect no favours
Jim McNulty has warned Albion to expect no favours from the man they wanted as manager. Jim Gannon's Stockport side stand between the Seagulls and League One safety at Withdean on Saturday. Albion must win the last game of the season to be certain
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Gatting in form for seconds
Joe Gatting fired 74 from 77 balls to help give Sussex a winning start to their Second XI Trophy campaign with a seven wickets victory over Surrey at Hove yesterday. The 21-year-old former Albion striker thumped ten fours and shared in an opening stand
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Hodd hoping for chance to impress
Andrew Hodd is determined to take his earlier than expected opportunity to impress for Sussex. Hodd was all set to take over behind the stumps next week when Matt Prior is likely to be with England for the first Test against West Indies. But Hodd is
